TravTalk India Online Magazine
More and more hotels, whether small, medium or large, are pro-actively integrating green and sustainable practices in their hotel operations – from micro improvements to reduce energy consumption, in-house laundry, to comprehensive solar installations.
Sandeep Talaulicar Executive Committee Member HRAWI
Through sustainable green building practices, our hotel in Phaltan has achieved remarkable results. Our monthly electricity bill has decreased from Rs. 9 lakhs to just `1 lakh, showcasing significant cost savings. Despite operating in a water-scarce region, we no longer rely on borrowed water.
Lokesh Sabharwal, Regional Vice President – Operations, India & South West Asia, Hyatt India Consultancy
We, at Hyatt, support responsible travel and aim for our colleagues and our guests to form deeper connections with local communities and the environment. From setting up water bottling plants at our hotels to ensuring we use less plastic, to upselling linen to make bags to water harvesting across hotels.
Suma Nair, Hotel Manager, Hotel Royal Orchid Bangalore
Water conservation efforts, waste management programs, and eco-friendly amenities are gaining acceptance. Hotels are also embracing sustainable building designs and seeking green certifications. Engaging with local communities, and promoting employee training on sustainability are gaining traction.
Devraj Hal General Managerder, – Operations (North), The Fern Hotels & Resorts
Our hotels have embraced sustainable practices, such as energyefficient lighting, water conservation measures, and waste reduction efforts. We prioritize sourcing organic produce for our restaurants. Implementing linen and towel reuse programs helps reduce water consumption and waste generation.
Jose Ramapuram, Director of Marketing, Evolve Back Resorts
Many hotels have started embracing ecofriendly technologies and resource management strategies into their everyday functions. For instance, at Evolve Back Resorts, we show our commitment to sustainable tourism through our extensively well-managed projects including rainwater harvesting.
